'attractive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'attrahere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw or pull.'

'attrahere' transformed into the French word 'attractif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'attractive' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to draw or pull towards,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pleasing or appealing.'